9th January 2014

This week my Wednesday morning class has been busy. Aileen finished her gorgeous handbag, as seen in the pictures. It is beautifully lined and should wash nicely. A washable handbag! Complete with lined pockets.

Sharon is quilting making two sleeping bag covers with lots of applique for her twins, and Marina finished a beautiful skirt for her daughter. It is called the Madison Reversible Wrap skirt and is available to download the pattern on Etsy.

I have been busy testing out some new patterns, one for a childrens pixie cape and dolls clothes patterns, some childrens pixie hats for sale on my web site and of course preparing my website content for you all to look at. I hope you like it!

Each week I plan to let you know what we have been working on in class, to share our trials and trivulations and sewing triumphs!

My children have also started a bambino blog, where you will find top ideas and top sewing tips each week, aimed at inspiring and helping your own bambinos to sew!

I will finish todays note on an article from housetohome.co.uk/idealhomemagazine:

“Studies have shown that sewing is not only extremely satisfying, but also beneficial to your health. Research by Stitchlinks has confirmed that concentrating on the present moment while working on a crafting project means you’re not fretting about the past or worrying about the future – making it a great tool for managing stress.” I’ll raise a glass to that!